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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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